Dining & Drinking Top 5February 2017

1Raclette Night(Bar Pastoral)
Take a block of warm gooey cheese, scrape it all over bread, meat, vegetables—then house that sucker. Feel better now? You should; it’s delicious. ($35/prix fixe)
Every Sunday in February

3Salute to Julia Child(Chez Moi)
Film enthusiast/life-loving French chef Dominique Tougne celebrates Child’s first television appearance with chestnut soup, duck au peche and chocolate cake, along with screenings of “French Chef” episodes. ($33)
Through February 9

5Hash Brown Chili Cook-Off and Carnival(Spudnik Press Cooperative)
Eat chili, drink beer, do good for this small press cooperative. You’ve yearned to be hip for so long now; gain the cred you seek here.
February 25

Author: David Hammond

Dining and Drinking Editor for Newcity, David also writes a weekly food column for Wednesday Journal in Oak Park and is a frequent contributor of food/drink and travel pieces to the Chicago Tribune, Plate Magazine and other publications. David has also contributed chapters to several books, including “Street Food Around the World,” “Street Food,” and “The Chicago Food Encyclopedia.” Contact: dhammond@newcity.com